Fr. Gruner's expectation of the conversion of Russia is for it to suddenly be transformed and it be spectacular, make world news, and be a big carnival show. I think that's a valid expectation if the messages were each in a vacuum, but it ignores the hint Our Lady gave at Fatima when she said, "in the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph." The temporal clause "in the end" seems to be clear that the conversion would be something that takes time.

Nonetheless, because Fr. Gruner's expectation has not been met, he insists that the evil malintented PJPII and PBXVI as well as his erstwhile Ratzinger self, have intentionally hidden the entire text of the third secret. It's convenience at its finest because obviously the allegedly omitted portion of the third secret contains the parts that corroborate Fr. Gruner's assertions. The world it seems conspires against his expectations.

Nevertheless, I don't hide my awe at the very real changes that Russia has undergone and continues to make. It's not Soviet Russia anymore by any stretch.

Moreover, I think Fatima's completion is in the fasting, prayer, and repentance Our Lady asked of us. Our Lady didn't hinge on Russia's consecration, but rather on our conversions and penance as to whether her Immaculate Heart will triumph. The icing on the cake is that the consecration was done May 25 84.

So, take a nap and listen in to your favorite AM radio station tonight (if not, tune in on radiotime.com on your computer).